Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, with opportunities in robotics, aerospace, automotive engineering, biomechanics, and more. At Michigan Tech, solve today’s biggest challenges in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech prepares you to reshape the world around you. Apply the principles of motion, energy, force, and materials to design products that are safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Develop components, devices, systems, and processes that solve real-world problems in transportation, healthcare, sustainability, manufacturing, automation, and more.
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At Michigan Tech, work closely with world-renowned faculty in over 50,000 square feet of advanced laboratories and research centers, covering fields like acoustics, robotics, atmospheric sciences, mechatronics, and more. Jump-start your career as a research assistant and gain hands-on experience in a project-based curriculum. Collaborate with your fellow engineers in the Engineering Learning Center or in professional organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
What Will I Study?
As a mechanical engineering major at Michigan Tech, you'll build on a foundation of physics, mathematics, and engineering principles. Develop hands-on expertise working on real mechanical engineering projects.
Before you graduate, begin production of your big ideas by participating in Senior Design, a capstone course where you can develop, design, and test your own working prototype to meet project needs. Expand your expertise with advanced coursework in the following areas:
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Micromanufacturing Processes
- Acoustics and Noise Control
- Robotics and Mechatronics
- Engineering Biomechanics
- Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Aerospace Engineering Minor
With an aerospace engineering minor, prepare for a career in aerospace engineering through coursework in structures, materials, gas dynamics, space science, and orbital mechanics. Combine your minor with the hands-on experience of the Enterprise Program or Senior Design. Build satellites with the Aerospace Enterprise, design robotic technologies for extreme environments with the Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise (MINE), compete in rocketry and aircraft competitions with the Aeronautics and Rocketry Enterprise (AERE), or explore other Enterprise teams and Senior Design capstone projects.
Tomorrow Needs Mechanical Engineers
As a mechanical engineer you will design sustainable components, machines, and systems. You’ll analyze your designs using the principles of motion, energy, and force, to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. You’ll incorporate digital engineering—big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the principles of Industry 4.0—the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
You’ll also design your career. Mechanical engineering career pathways are far-reaching, and include:
- Developing safe and reliable electric and autonomous vehicles
- Making cooling systems more affordable and sustainable
- Building advanced nanosatellites smaller than a deck of cards
- Inventing an ultrasonic device to protect dolphins from fishing nets
- Designing a microprobe for use under a scanning electron microscope
- Creating new materials for prosthetic limbs using nanotechnology
- Harnessing alternative energy—including solar, wind, hydrogen, and ocean waves
At Michigan Tech, our strong industry partnerships and programs make all the difference. Collaborate with industry on real engineering problems through Enterprise and Senior Design. Distinguish yourself with industry co-ops and internships. Employers will value your ability to perform on the job from day one.
Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
All Enterprise teams are open to all majors, including mechanical engineering-focused teams such as Advanced Motorsports, Velovations, or BoardSport Technologies. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Be Career Ready
Graduate with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech. You will be well prepared to transition to an entry-level job in industry. Our degree provides excellent preparation for graduate school. An advanced degree is desirable for mechanical engineering research positions.
Explore career opportunities for mechanical engineers:
- Automotive Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Test Design Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Controls Development Engineer
- Mechanical Development Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Service Engineer
- Foundation Brake Engineer
- Powertrain Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
My Story: Sophie Bollin, MTUengineer"Michigan Tech was honestly my dream school. I knew I wanted to work in the automotive or related industries, and Tech had great opportunities to work in these fields. They also had one of the best mechanical engineering programs, so for me it was a perfect fit."
